Development Engineer Automation

Description

The company is hiring a Development Engineer for Automation to join the Innovation department in Helsingborg. The role is full-time and hybrid, within the Freezing Solutions area.

The company designs and builds large industrial equipment used mainly to freeze and chill food. Its systems combine refrigeration with airflow, heat transfer, conveying and mechanical solutions, and serve some of the largest food producers in the world.

The Innovation team includes Development Engineers, Technical Project Managers and technical specialists who run new product development projects. You will contribute on your own and within cross-functional project teams, working with Manufacturing, Service, Sales, Supply Chain and other functions to turn customer and business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Bring automation and control expertise to new product development projects, from concept through to implementation.
• Write, test and tune PLC software in Siemens TIA Portal.
• Build HMI screens and operator interfaces that are easier to use and improve machine performance.
• Set up and maintain automation architectures, functional descriptions and software standards.
• Work with mechanical, electrical and refrigeration engineers to deliver complete system solutions.
• Run system tests, troubleshoot faults, validate designs and improve performance.
• Help with commissioning in production and at customer sites when needed.
• Find and fix complex automation and control problems.
• Write and keep up technical documents such as software specifications, test protocols and user manuals.
• Make sure automation solutions meet safety standards, quality requirements and applicable regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement work on performance, reliability, maintainability and cybersecurity.
• Share your knowledge with colleagues across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related field.
• Experience developing and commissioning industrial automation systems.
• Experience programming Siemens PLCs in TIA Portal and building Siemens HMIs.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, OPC UA, Modbus TCP or similar.
• Experience with machine safety systems and functional safety is an advantage.
• Understanding of electrical systems, control panels, sensors, field instruments, electric motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and servo systems.
• Solid grasp of mechanical systems and how automation, drives, conveyors and process equipment interact.
• Experience troubleshooting, optimizing and running root cause analysis on complete machines across automation, electrical and mechanical domains.
• Strong skills in technical writing and communication.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High ownership and accountability, and the drive to work independently.
• Structured and organized, paying attention to both detail and the big picture.
• Able to build good working relationships across functions.
• Curious, with an interest in innovation and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable in a dynamic setting where priorities shift with business needs.
• You enjoy turning technical requirements into robust, efficient control solutions and working close to both development and testing.

Conditions

Full-time, hybrid.

Based in Helsingborg, working in the Innovation department, Freezing Solutions.

The role may involve travel for development projects, testing, supplier work and customer support.

Equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Work on highly specialized equipment used by leading global food manufacturers.
• Help develop the next generation of automated freezing and chilling solutions.
• Direct access to production and test facilities to validate and refine your work.
• An R&D environment built around innovation, knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
• Chances to build expertise across several engineering areas, from product design and validation to simulation, testing and system optimization.
• See your ideas move from concept to real installations.
• Internal career growth is encouraged, with many opportunities available.
• Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and Busuu language courses.
• Freedom to take initiative in a growing global business, with a network of specialists to call on.